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I have two Great Danes. They are quite clumsy and their tails are weapons of mass destruction. Fortunately, they've given up the idea that they need to sleep on the bed with me. However, when I get up in the morning, apparently that's the signal that my bed is available to them.

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I am a crazy pet lady as well and just got home from my surgery in Mexico yesterday. My 75 pound dog was very excited to see me and it has been difficult keeping him and my other fur kids from smothering me. Last night sleeping in bed was very difficult trying to keep them all from climbing on me. I am relieved to hear I am not the only one going through this.

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I have two Great Danes. They are quite clumsy and their tails are weapons of mass destruction. Fortunately, they've given up the idea that they need to sleep on the bed with me. However, when I get up in the morning, apparently that's the signal that my bed is available to them.

Great Danes are the best!!!

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My spoiled babies

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I have a Yorkie, Maltese, and German shepherd. I will tell you this, the big one was the most gentle. Boy she can really sense when she needs to be. She would even stand against the back of my legs when I was moving slowly up the steps.

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Here's one of me and my cuddle puppy! He likes to give hugs but was really good while I was still tender after surgery. Unfortunately now that I am having knee pain that seems to be his favorite place to cuddle up!

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I too have a golden retriever he is 15 months old. He is strong and fast when we go out in walks he basically is walking me and dragging me everywhere but the love they give back is amazing the most affectionate loving creature. My baby's name is Wade and I love him to death.

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I have a 9 month old lab that is full of energy and two other full grown labs. I thought this would be an issue as well but it hasn't!

I am 4 days post-op and they can sense that I don't feel well. Dogs are pretty smart like that!! I haven't had any issues with them jumping.

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I have a 1 1/2 year old lab/great pyrenees mix. Sweetest dog...has to back out of rooms because she is too big to turn around.

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I haven't had surgeon yet.

This guy loves jumping on my lap and getting picked up so I'm wondering how that will go.

I welcome any suggestions, thinking maybe I can get him use to changing from jumping in my lap now.

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Many dogs will sense that they need to be gentle...except my Mom's dog - my 7 mo pregnant niece is under her in this pic! [emoji33] I would suggest any jumpers be leashed when you first walk in and have someone control them from jumping. You may need to keep them occupied with a toy or bone so they don't get on your lap. post-287902-14628859166135_thumb.jpg

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I didn't have any trouble with Sophie jumping up on me, she is mostly fox hound. but she was the greatest motivator to get me walking outside consistently.

Two cats, they are another story. one ignores me unless she wants food the other one was all over my lap, but she is not big, it wasn't a problem.

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